1814 50C E/A AU50 Certification #10302220, PCGS #6107

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Owner's Comments

O-108a (108.5), from Sheridan Downey where he described as "The silver-grey toning is original; luster flows across the fields. PCGS cannot resist downgrading this die state because of striking weakness. Beware the R.1 rarity designation. High grade examples of this Red Book staple are rare."

Expert Comments

The 1814 E/A is very difficult to find in AU58 or better. A few years ago when I was putting together the PREMIUM set of CBHs I was trying to find an AU58 example of every Registry set variety. At that time the pop for the E/A was two in 58 and none better save a single MS64. Even though I had a nice AU55 example, I had all but given up hope that I would every locate one of the AU58 pieces. Then on the opening day of the Houston Money show a gentleman walked up to our table and said " I have something that Don may be interested in." Sure enough, it was an 1814 E/A in AU58! Trying to remain calm, I asked what he wanted for it. His reply was that I would have a better idea what it was worth. So I looked it up on all the price guides and then told him I thought they were all too low. We agreed on a slightly higher price and it was mine!

PCGS #

6107

Designer

John Reich

Edge

Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter

32.50 millimeters

Weight

13.50 grams

Mintage

1039075

Metal

89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

172

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	600	R-5.8	12 / 72 TIE	13 / 78 TIE
All Grades	5	R-9.7	1 / 72 TIE	2 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 72	1 / 78

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	600
All Grades	5
60 or Better	0

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-5.8
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	12 / 72 TIE
All Grades	1 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 72

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	13 / 78 TIE
All Grades	2 / 78 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 78

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64+ PCGS grade	Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS64 PCGS grade	Dale Friend Collection
3	MS63 PCGS grade	“Dave's Capped Bust Half Dollar Major Variety Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
3	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade	“Zin's Capped Bust Half Dollars by Overton, Prime Varieties” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS64+ PCGS grade

Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

Dale Friend Collection

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

“Dave's Capped Bust Half Dollar Major Variety Set” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#3 MS63 PCGS grade

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

“Zin's Capped Bust Half Dollars by Overton, Prime Varieties” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)